Skip to main content

Research Repository

Advanced Search

All Outputs (95)

S54 Characterising sarcoidosis using a web-based registry: a pilot study (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Coker, R. K., Wang, C., Sepahzad, A., Roberts, N. J., & Partridge, M. R. (2010). S54 Characterising sarcoidosis using a web-based registry: a pilot study. Thorax, 65(suppl 4), A26-A27. https://doi.org/10.1136/thx.2010.150938.5

Introduction and Objectives: Sarcoidosis is a chronic multisystem disorder of unknown cause. Demographic and phenotypic characteristics have not been comprehensively studied in Britain. Extrapolation from a North American population (ACCESS) may not... Read More about S54 Characterising sarcoidosis using a web-based registry: a pilot study.

S12 Pre-clinic telephone consultations: a costing study (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
O'Byrne, L., Roberts, N. J., Boyd, K., Briggs, A., & Partridge, M. R. (2010). S12 Pre-clinic telephone consultations: a costing study. Thorax, 65(suppl 4), A8-A9. https://doi.org/10.1136/thx.2010.150912.12

Study of the taking of a patients’ history by telephone prior to clinic attendance and co-ordinating investigations for new respiratory patients showed a reduction in hospital attendances with no detrimental impact on patients (ERS 2010). Health serv... Read More about S12 Pre-clinic telephone consultations: a costing study.

P229 Choose and book: not a patient-centred service? (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
O'Byrne, L., Roberts, N., & Partridge, M. R. (2010). P229 Choose and book: not a patient-centred service?. Thorax, 65(suppl 4), A173. https://doi.org/10.1136/thx.2010.151068.30

Introduction As part of another study we monitored Choose and Book (C&B) referrals attending our respiratory clinic and asked their views on their referral process. High non-attendance and limited patient choice with the C&B system has previously bee... Read More about P229 Choose and book: not a patient-centred service?.

Are evaluated respiratory service developments implemented into clinical practice? (2010)
Journal Article
Roberts, N. J., Glasser, M., & Partridge, M. R. (2010). Are evaluated respiratory service developments implemented into clinical practice?. BMJ Quality & Safety, 19(5), 383-386. https://doi.org/10.1136/qshc.2008.028969

Introduction: Evaluation of the way in which respiratory care is delivered is increasingly recognised to be an important area for research. When service developments are reported, it is not always clear whether they are subsequently implemented withi... Read More about Are evaluated respiratory service developments implemented into clinical practice?.

Smoothing the passage of patients from primary care to specialist respiratory opinion (2010)
Journal Article
O'Byrne, L., Darlow, C., Roberts, N., Wilson, G., & Partridge, M. R. (2010). Smoothing the passage of patients from primary care to specialist respiratory opinion. Primary Care Respiratory Journal, 19(3), 248-253. https://doi.org/10.4104/pcrj.2010.00028

Aims: To assess whether information in general practitioner (GP) referral letters provides a basis for selection of diagnostic tests in patients referred for specialist respiratory advice. Methods: We undertook a prospective study within a respi... Read More about Smoothing the passage of patients from primary care to specialist respiratory opinion.

Impact of a Community Respiratory Assessment Service on evidence based prescribing in primary care (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Patel, I., Milestone, H., Dawson, S., Killeen, L., Bertenshaw, K., Haffenden, R., … Partridge, M. (2009). Impact of a Community Respiratory Assessment Service on evidence based prescribing in primary care. Thorax, 64(Suppl 4), P46

Introduction: The Community Respiratory Assessment Unit (CRAU) in Hammersmith and Fulham provides open-access nurse-led spirometry and evidence-based disease management support to primary care. Methods: The primary care records of 100 patients ref... Read More about Impact of a Community Respiratory Assessment Service on evidence based prescribing in primary care.

Barriers to healthcare professionals encouraging self management in asthma and COPD (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Younis, I., Roberts, N. J., & Partridge, M. (2009). Barriers to healthcare professionals encouraging self management in asthma and COPD. Thorax, 64(Suppl 4), A90

Background: In general, non-implementation of guidelines reflects poor dissemination, healthcare professionals (HCPs) not believing recommendations, HCPs doubting their ability to deliver recommendations or HCPs making changes then resuming old habit... Read More about Barriers to healthcare professionals encouraging self management in asthma and COPD.

Self management in asthma and COPD? (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Roberts, N. J., Younis, I., & Partridge, M. R. (2009). Self management in asthma and COPD?. Thorax, 64(suppl 4), A206

Background: Self-management (SM) improves outcome in long-term conditions. SM is strongly recommended in asthma guidelines. In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) the evidence in favour is increasing. Use is poorly implemented in asthma with... Read More about Self management in asthma and COPD?.

Does the sheer prevalence of lung diseases such as asthma and COPD lead to the overlooking of restrictive pulmonary defects? (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tahir, M., O’Byrne, L., Starren, E., Roberts, N. J., Haffenden, R., Patel, I., & Partridge, M. (2009). Does the sheer prevalence of lung diseases such as asthma and COPD lead to the overlooking of restrictive pulmonary defects?. Thorax, 64(suppl 4)

Introduction: Use of spirometry enhances diagnostic accuracy. This report concerns one aspect of evaluation of the first 3.5 years of a community respiratory assessment unit. Methods Referral forms, nurses’ records and results of investigations of pa... Read More about Does the sheer prevalence of lung diseases such as asthma and COPD lead to the overlooking of restrictive pulmonary defects?.

Respiratory trainees’ views about implementing e-learning into postgraduate training? (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Roberts, N. J., Smith, S. F., & Partridge, M. R. (2009). Respiratory trainees’ views about implementing e-learning into postgraduate training?. Thorax, 65(suppl 4), A159-A166

Background: We have previously shown good acceptance of e-learning by undergraduates but more guarded acceptance by those in the first 3–4 years after graduation. This study specifically investigates respiratory SpRs’ views about implementing e-learn... Read More about Respiratory trainees’ views about implementing e-learning into postgraduate training?.

Development of an electronic pictorial asthma action plan and its use in primary care (2009)
Journal Article
Roberts, N. J., Evans, G., Blenkhorn, P., & Partridge, M. R. (2010). Development of an electronic pictorial asthma action plan and its use in primary care. Patient Education and Counseling, 80(1), 141-146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2009.09.040

Objective Self-management education and the issuing of a written action plan improve outcomes for asthma. Many do not receive a plan and some cannot use the written word. We have developed an electronic pictorial asthma action plan (E-PAAP). Meth... Read More about Development of an electronic pictorial asthma action plan and its use in primary care.

Delivery of Asthma and Allergy Care in Europe (2009)
Journal Article
Roberts, N., Papageorgiou, P., & Partridge, M. R. (2009). Delivery of Asthma and Allergy Care in Europe. Journal of Asthma, 46(8), 767-772. https://doi.org/10.1080/02770900903225378

Background. There is no comprehensive information available concerning the way in which care is provided for those with allergic conditions in Europe. Objective. To determine who cares for those with asthma, allergic dermatitis, and rhinitis in Europ... Read More about Delivery of Asthma and Allergy Care in Europe.

Health literacy in COPD (2008)
Journal Article
Roberts, N., Ghiassi, R., & Partridge, M. (2008). Health literacy in COPD. International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 3(4), 499-507. https://doi.org/10.2147/copd.s1088

If patients are to participate fully in their care and in the management of a long term condition such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, good communication is essential. However, not all patients are able to use the written word and we need t... Read More about Health literacy in COPD.

What influences trainees involvement with e-learning in respiratory medicine (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Roberts, N. J., Smith, S. F., & Partridge, M. R. (2008). What influences trainees involvement with e-learning in respiratory medicine. Thorax, 63(suppl 7), S7

Background: Although respiratory e-learning has been shown to be as good as traditional methods at facilitating knowledge transfer in medical undergraduates, it is not always their preferred choice of teaching method.1 Among postgraduate respiratory... Read More about What influences trainees involvement with e-learning in respiratory medicine.

Living with obstructive sleep apnoea: a patient perspective (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Roberts, N. J., Ghiassi, R., Cummin, A., & Partridge, M. (2008). Living with obstructive sleep apnoea: a patient perspective. Thorax, 63(suppl 7), P201

Background: The number of patients being referred to sleep services with suspected obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) is increasing. The recent NICE recommendations should promote prompt diagnosis and increased use of continuous positive airway... Read More about Living with obstructive sleep apnoea: a patient perspective.

Nebulisers or spacers for the administration of bronchodilators to those with asthma attending emergency departments? (2008)
Journal Article
Mason, N., Roberts, N., Yard, N., & Partridge, M. R. (2008). Nebulisers or spacers for the administration of bronchodilators to those with asthma attending emergency departments?. Respiratory Medicine, 102(7), 993-998. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmed.2008.

Background Systematic reviews and national guidelines conclude that the nebulised route of administration of bronchodilators has no advantage over the use of a spacer in moderately severe exacerbations of asthma. Whether this recommendation is imple... Read More about Nebulisers or spacers for the administration of bronchodilators to those with asthma attending emergency departments?.

Potential advantages of an initial telephone consultation in those referred for a specialist respiratory opinion (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Darlow, C., Roberts, N. J., Wilson, G., & Partridge, M. (2007). Potential advantages of an initial telephone consultation in those referred for a specialist respiratory opinion. Thorax, 62(suppl 3), A52

Background: Telephone consultations have been shown to be an efficient method of following up over 30% of respiratory outpatients. An initial telephone conversation with new patients has the potential to permit better selection and timing of investig... Read More about Potential advantages of an initial telephone consultation in those referred for a specialist respiratory opinion.